Yes, of course, the Red Sox should retire Tim Wakefield’s No. 49. Do it next season ... special exception to the honor. Retire the number — which has been out of circulation since Wakefield ...

A press release March 18 noted, “The commemorative navy patch is shaped like a heart, a nod to Wakefield’s role as Honorary Chairman of the Red Sox Foundation, with his number 49 featured in ...

The Red Sox were well-represented as expected, with six names on the list. Those names included outfielder Roman Anthony in the coveted number-one slot, and some new entrants who are testaments to ...